Abstract Objectives The Internet and social media provide various possibilities for online
peer support. The aim of this review was to explore Internet-based peer-support …

The purpose of this literature review was to compile and analyze the research that has been
conducted on parents' use of the Internet and determine what we know about how parents …

Parents have accessed websites, online discussion forums and blogs for advice, information
and support since the early days of the World Wide Web. In this article, we review the …

Drawing on Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory and prior empirical research, the current
study examines the way that blogging and social networking may impact feelings of …

Increasing breastfeeding rates is a strategic priority in the UK and understanding the factors
that promote and encourage breastfeeding is critical to achieving this. It is established that …

We surveyed randomly selected parents in one state (N= 1, 081) to examine sources they
used to gain child‐rearing information. On average, parents used five sources, most …

Objective breast feeding is affected by numerous psycho-social factors. Antenatal concerns
such as embarrassment regarding public feeding and the impact of breast feeding upon …

This paper investigates the motivations and online behaviour of the users of Mumsnet, a UK
online parenting community. The Mumsnet discussion forum is characterised by its …

Background Social support is essential in both the transition to motherhood and maternal
role development. With diminishing access to traditional communities of motherhood …

Background: Promoting breastfeeding is a strategic priority, but breastfeeding rates remain
low in the United Kingdom. Women value breastfeeding promotion and education, but a …